Medium chain fatty acids of C8-10 for the treatment of skin lesions
AssigneeThe University of British Columbia
InventorsAlbert F. Burton, David McLean
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Abstract
This invention pertains to the use of medium chain fatty acids (C8-10) in the treatment of skin lesions. More particularly, the invention relates to a preparation containing medium chain fatty acids (C8-10) which has beneficial effects when applied topically in skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, chronic conditions considered to be pre-cancerous lesions, and malignant lesions of skin. A composition for topically treating skin lesions which comprises a fatty acid of a carbon number from 8 to 10 having a free carboxyl group and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Claims6
A method of treating acne, psoriasis, chronic pre-cancerous skin lesions and malignant skin lesions which comprises applying topically to the surface of the lesion a composition comprising a fatty acid having a free carboxyl group selected from the group consisting of 1-caprylic acid, 1-oleic acid, 3,5-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid, and 3,7-dimethyl-6,7-dihydroxyoct-2-enoic acid, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the fatty acid comprises about 5 to about 35 percent by weight of the composition.
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